Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €13 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.71 (€3.87) | €4.33 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (€0.78) | €1.37 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (€2.29) | €4.20 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (€5.39) | €1.87 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€6) | €5.74 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (€2.82) | €1.70 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.94 (€1.60) | €1.39 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.47 (€2.85) | €1.38 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.16 (€1.78) | €2.27 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (€1.79) | €1.03 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,937 (€2,415) | €965 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,510 (€2,064) | €672 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (€121) | €178 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,453 (€2,017) | €630 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,771 (€1,457) | €483 | + 201% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (€107) | €100 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (€43) | €24 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $334 (€275) | €431 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $162 (€133) | €122 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €4.99 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (€19) | €9 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 13% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (€41) | €94 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (€41) | €35 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (€76) | €91 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $140 (€115) | €130 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,042 (€18,127) | €20,723 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (€0.50) | €1.45 | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (€73) | €34 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (€15) | €20 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (€132) | €99 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€6) | €5.45 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (€3.50) | €3.61 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.49 (€4.52) | €3.88 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (€3.00) | €1.61 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.32 (€1.91) | €2.34 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€22) | €19 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (€43) | €39 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (€21) | €16 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $341 (€280) | €94 | + 200% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (€77) | €58 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€12) | €7 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.14 (€4.23) | €1.45 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.35) | €4.61 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (€418) | €447 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (€0.17) | €0.18 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (€72) | €48 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €5.29 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 444 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Verona (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €4,241 ($5,157) in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,900 in Verona.
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